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Scientific Officer

**Job reference**: #5089**Brand**:Laverty Pathology**Location**: 23 Merewether Street, Merewether NSW 2291**Work type**: Part Time (Permanent) 22.50 hours per week**Schedule**: Various shifts between the hours of 5am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.**About**
**us**
- Laverty Pathology is part of Healius’ Pathology division, one of Australia’s leading providers of private medical laboratory and pathology services. We operate about 100 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Each year, we provide one in every three pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to small and remote Australian Aboriginal communities.**About the role**
- We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:
- Performing all routine histological procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
- Participate in attending FNA Procedures
- Recording of results in line with protocols
- Maintaining current scientific knowledge
- Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
- Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
- Participating in training staff
- Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
- Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.

**About you**
- To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skills within the Biochemistry/Haematology or Blood bank
- Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
- Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision
- An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence
- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
- A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member
- Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent

**Scientific**
**/Technical**
**Officer**

**Lingard Laboratory**

**Lingard Private Hospital, Merewether, NSW**
- We are currently seeking a _
**_Part-Time_**:

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**_Scientific or Technical Officer_**:

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- to join our friendly team based in the Lingard Private Hospital._
- Reporting to the
- **Laboratory Manager**, this multi-faceted role will involve the accurate and efficient testing of specimens, quality assurance and instrumentation, as well as other ad-hoc duties as required. This is a hospital stat lab and experience in Transfusion, Haematology, Biochemistry and/or phlebotomy is highly desirable.**To be successful in this role you must have the following**:

- A Medical Science degree or Diploma obtained from a recognised Australian institution.
- Experience in Transfusion, Haematology, Biochemistry and/or phlebotomy is highly desirable.
- Be able to participate in a rotating 24 hour, 7 day roster including on call.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments both verbally and written.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work within a team.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to demonstrate sound organisation skills.
- A professional attitude towards confidentiality.
- Ability to understand and ensure compliance with WH&S policies and guidelines.
- Sharing the company’s vision, cultures and values.
- Current drivers licence and a vehicle.
- We pride ourselves in providing a positive and supportive environment, with staff benefits and recognition for service and achievements. We provide hands on training, career development and the opportunity to work with leading pathologists and scientists.- **5pm Friday 14th July.**

**Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply.**

**Employee benefits and wellbeing**
- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
- Corporate health in